8 New Hip Hop Albums You Need to Hear

Release Date: February 2, 2024

It's no secret that TiaCorine had quite the year in 2023. After all, her song "Freaky T" racked up a ridiculous amount of streams and views throughout the year, which set the stage for her latest project, Almost There. The 8-song project is technically an EP, featuring the likes of Luh Tyler, Zelooperz, and Key Glock, who Tia went on tour with across the country last year. It's not a project you're going to want to miss.

Release Date: January 23, 2024

Both hailing from Flint, Michigan, YN Jay and Louie Ray have each had their moments over the years, so it's only right they did it again with their latest release, The Scouts 2. The 16-track album includes not a single feature, which speaks volumes about the duo's ability to entertain.

Release Date: January 12, 2024

At the start of January, Kid Cudi fans everywhere rejoiced as he dropped his latest work, Insano. The 21-song project featured an array of superstars: DJ Drama, Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, Lil Yachty, Pharrell Williams, XXXTentacion, Lil Wayne, and Young Thug. It was a well-curated reminder of Kid Cudi's ongoing ability to wow listeners worldwide.

Release Date: January 12, 2024

If you consider yourself a Griselda fan, then chances are you've heard the collaborative album from Boldy James and Nicholas Craven. It's yet another incredible display of Boldy's ability, as well as Nicholas Craven's. If you haven't heard of them before, then you're in luck, because this is a must-listen.

Release Date: January 10, 2024

Teezo Touchdown has been continuing to impress across the board, from his music to his visuals, and all of his wildly creative displays in between. Not only is he incredibly creative, he's exemplified a no-holds-barred approach to connecting with his fanbase, most recently spending three consecutive days on the phone with some of his most dedicated fans. How Do You Sleep At Night? With You is his latest project, which is another proper portrayal of his talent. This new deluxe version of his album contained three feature-less songs that speak volumes.

Release Date: January 26, 2024

We'd be messing up majorly if we somehow forgot to mention Benny the Butcher's January 2024 project, Everybody Can't Go. This Buffalo MC from Griselda has come a long way in his rap journey, and this most recent release through Def Jam says all you need to hear about his progress. With production from The Alchemist and Hit-Boy, as well as a handful of noteworthy features, it's impossible to dislike.

Release Date: January 12, 2024

21 Savage has been on an unwavering run upwards since his start in the world of hip hop. In recent years, his collaborations with Drake have set the stage for his incredibly impressive January 2024 solo release, American Dream. The 15-song project features some top-notch talent, like Doja Cat, Young Thug, Lil Durk, Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz, Burna Boy, Tommy Newport, Mikky Ekko, and Mariah the Scientist.

Release Date: January 26, 2024

At the top of our list of new hip hop albums worth listening to, we have Lyrical Lemonade's debut album, All Is Yellow. This wonderfully curated creation of Cole Bennett speaks to his creative prowess, as well as his unmatched ability to attach a substantial rollout for each track (and the project altogether). If you haven't had the chance to listen yet, here's your chance.